What if you had the choice between two nights in a five-star hotel or two nights sleeping under the stars on a traditional sailing boat on the Nile?

When I travelled to Egypt, I never planned to sail the Nile on a felucca. In fact, I had already booked the luxury accommodation. But when our guide offered us the chance to swap the hotel for a couple of nights on a traditional felucca, we decided to say yes to the adventure.

And I'm so glad we did.

What followed was one of my most memorable Egypt travel experiences... sleeping on a communal mattress, watching the sun rise and set over the Nile, sharing meals, playing games, meeting locals and simply slowing down as Egypt drifted past us.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What it's really like to spend two nights sailing the Nile on a felucca
• Why I chose a traditional sailing boat over five-star accommodation
• What life is like onboard a Nile felucca
• How a felucca compares with a traditional Nile cruise
• What to pack for a felucca experience
• My biggest lesson from saying yes to an unplanned adventure

Helpful Resources & Links

Read the full guide: Sailing the Nile on a Felucca: What It's Really Like + What to Pack

Choose the right group tour: How to Choose The Perfect Group Trip: My Personal Selection Process

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